Parsan - Dhanwar, Giridih

Parsan is a village situated in the Dhanwar subdivision of Giridih district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 15 km from the tehsil headquarters in Dhanwar and around 81 km from the district headquarters in Giridih. Parsan village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Parsan is 351160. The village covers a total geographical area of 219.82 hectares and falls under the 825412 pincode. Giridih is the nearest town.

Parsan village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Dhanwar Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Kodarma Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Parsan

According to the 2011 Census, Parsan village had a total population of 2,330 people, including 1,206 males and 1,124 females, living in 323 households. The sex ratio was 932 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 61.70%, with male literacy at 77.21% and female literacy at 44.75%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 161.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Parsan

Parsan is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Parsan

Parsan is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Hazaribagh Road, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 56.7 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Giridih to Parsan is about 81 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.3 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Parsan

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Parsan village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Parsan

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Parsan village are given below:

FAQs about Parsan